Need a plumber in Boulder? Front Range cold fronts freeze pipes, and older homes near downtown and the university have aging plumbing, so frozen lines, water heater replacements and old pipe are the common calls. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a licensed plumber in Boulder.
Need a Plumber in Boulder Today?
When you call, say whether you rent near campus and roughly when the house was built. The plumber who answers works in Boulder, including Downtown, Whittier, Table Mesa and Gunbarrel, and is independent of Same Day Plumber. Get the arrival window and any after-hours fee on the phone.
Emergency Plumbing Services in Boulder
When something goes wrong fast in a Boulder home, it's usually one of these. Here's what to do first.
- Pipe burst after a cold front: close the main shutoff and open a faucet. See burst pipe.
- Hose bib or sprinkler line cracked: close the inside or irrigation shutoff.
- Water heater leaking: turn off the gas or power and the cold inlet. See water heater leaking.
For any of these, an emergency plumber can often come out to Boulder the same day, including nights and weekends. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
24/7 Plumbing Services in Boulder
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Common Plumbing Problems in Boulder Homes
Boulder draws from high-elevation sources including Barker Reservoir, North Boulder Creek, Carter Lake and Boulder Reservoir, treated at the Betasso and Boulder Reservoir plants. Which source reaches your tap can change with the season.
The city reports average hardness of 42 mg/L, about 2.4 grains per gallon, which is soft. The median Boulder home was built in 1977.
Fall Checklist for a Boulder Home
- Have sprinkler lines blown out before the first hard freeze.
- Disconnect hoses from outside faucets.
- Insulate pipes in crawl spaces and along north walls.
- If a pipe freezes, open its faucet and close the main shutoff before it thaws. See frozen pipes.
Rentals on the Hill
Many older houses on University Hill and in Martin Acres are rentals. Tell the landlord right away about any leak, since repairs usually need their approval. Before winter break, ask whether the heat stays on, since an empty house in a cold snap is how pipes burst.
Frozen Pipes
Fast temperature drops freeze pipes in exterior walls and hose bibs.
What Affects Plumbing Costs in Boulder
No plumber can quote a firm price before seeing the problem. These are the things that move the cost of plumbing work in Boulder.
- Freeze damage. One cold snap can crack several fittings.
- Old pipe. Repairs in older houses tend to extend.
- Finding the problem. Leak locating and camera inspections are separate steps, but they keep the repair itself small.
- Time of day. Many companies charge an after-hours, weekend or holiday fee.
- Ask for the arrival fee before the plumber heads out, and for the repair price in writing before work starts.
How to Find a Licensed Plumber in Boulder
These checks take a few minutes and prevent most bad experiences, whichever Boulder plumber you end up hiring.
Check the Colorado License
Plumbers in Colorado are licensed by the state. Before any work starts at your Boulder home, ask for the license number and look it up with the Colorado State Plumbing Board.
Confirm Who Pulls the Permit
For work that needs a permit, the plumber should pull it.
What to Ask on the Phone
- What is the arrival window?
- Is there a service, trip or after-hours fee?
- For an emergency, will you stop the damage first and quote the permanent repair before starting it?
- What is your license number?
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FAQs About Plumbers in Boulder
Is Boulder water hard?
No. The city reports average hardness of 42 mg/L, about 2.4 grains per gallon, which is soft.
How quickly can I get a plumber in Boulder?
Often the same day, including nights and weekends, but it depends on demand and where in Boulder you are. The plumber gives you an arrival window when you call. During a citywide event such as a hard freeze or major storm, waits are longer, so shut off the water and limit the damage while you wait.
Find a Same-Day Plumber in Boulder, CO
If you have frozen pipes, water heater replacement or another plumbing problem in Boulder, call now. You'll be connected to a licensed plumber who works in your area, and you'll know the arrival window and any fee before they head out.